Tag Archives: Heaven / Eternal Life

God’s Goodness vs Refining Fire

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Jeff Block

How can a “good” God directly cause suffering? (Question 5 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) The world is full of pain and suffering, but not all pain and suffering is the same. We’ve already talked about the fact that some of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday School Answers

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Jeff Block

I serve twice a month at my church in what would traditionally be called “Sunday School” (we call it “HarvestKids“). Typically, I teach 3rd grade. I love it. Children are amazing. They are so simple and trusting and full of life (and … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Glory

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Jeff Block

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For … Continue reading →

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What Simeon and Anna Teach Us About Hope

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jeff Block

“We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever.” (Hebrews … Continue reading →

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The Inerrancy of Proverbs

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Jeff Block

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. — Proverbs 16:16 It just hit me. Anyone following me on Twitter knows that I’ve been spending a lot of time in … Continue reading →

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The Potential Sin of Time Travel

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jeff Block

Well, today’s the day. October 21st, 2015. Thirty years ago, intrepid time travelers Emmett Brown and Marty McFly journeyed to the future to avert disaster and save the McFly family from untimely (sorry!) decline. As a result, so many questions linger … Continue reading →

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